Vision
At Awaken Genius, we envision a world where education is a community-rooted journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth.
We believe that every child carries within them a unique genius — a natural combination of creativity, strengths, and transformative potential. Education, in its truest sense — educere, “to bring out what is within” — is about nurturing that inner brilliance.
By creating therapeutic, emotionally safe environments grounded in Somatic Therapy, the Ubuntu philosophy, and the Creative Arts, we foster deep, genuine connections. In these spaces, children and families are supported to heal, grow, and thrive — becoming the compassionate agents of change our world so deeply needs.
Mission
Our mission is to awaken the innate genius in every child through healing, creative, and community-centred learning experiences.
We cultivate safe, nurturing spaces rooted in cultural wisdom and embodied practices — combining Somatic Therapy, Ubuntu, and the Creative Arts to support emotional resilience, belonging, and self-expression.
We are especially committed to children who face exclusion, trauma, or systemic barriers. We see them not as empty vessels to be filled, but as powerful individuals full of untapped potential, creativity, and wisdom.
When nurtured with care, connection, and culturally responsive support, their inner light begins to shine. And as their genius awakens, they grow into empowered learners and compassionate leaders — ready to shape a more just, connected, and inspired future for all.
Core Values
• Community & Connection
We believe healing begins within a supportive community — nurturing genuine, connective relationships that promote collective wellbeing.
• Warmth, Safety & Regulation
We create emotionally safe, regulated environments where every child and family feels secure, nurtured, and free to grow.
• Authenticity & Genuineness
We value authenticity in our relationships, fostering real, heartfelt connections rooted in trust and respect.
• Person-Centred & Therapeutic Support
Every child and family’s journey is unique. Through a therapeutic, person-centred approach, we honour each individual's story, strength, and potential.
• Building Self-Worth & Growth
We are dedicated to awakening each child’s innate abilities, nurturing resilience, creativity, and emotional intelligence through somatic, artistic, and relational practices.
• Kindness, Servanthood & Selflessness
We embody the spirit of Ubuntu and servanthood, leading with kindness and selfless dedication to the wellbeing of others.
• Artistic Expression for Healing
Through art, we provide a creative and non-verbal path for emotional expression, problem-solving, empowerment, and joyful self-discovery.
• Ubuntu Philosophy
Guided by "I am because we are," we recognise that individual growth and wellbeing are deeply tied to the healing of families, communities, and the world around us.